PBS NewsHour
[#10566H]
Included: A report on how the community of Aurora, Colorado (the site of the Columbine High School shootings) is reacting to the national debate stirred by Newtown and the recommendations for reducing violence proposed by the Biden task force.duration 56:46
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Tavis Smiley
[#2840Z]
Tavis talks with Golden Globe-winner Laura Dern, star of HBO's Enlightened. The Oscar-nominated actress talks about her character in the series, which she also co-created.duration 26:46
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2:00 am

Uncommon Vision: The Life and Times of John Howard GriffinJohn Howard Griffin is best known as the white man who in 1959 disguised himself as a black man and then traveled anonymously through the heart of Dixie. From his experiences, he wrote Black Like Me, a groundbreaking best seller published in 1960 that today stands as a testament to Griffin's moral commitment and is a document of one of the more extraordinary events of the Civil Rights era. The book revealed the author's first-hand exposure to the harsh realities that were faced by black citizens each day in the Jim Crow South. Following the publication of the book, Griffin was the target of death threats and was hanged in effigy in his hometown in Texas. Through dramatic re-enactments, evocative readings from the book, strong archival materials, and interviews with those who knew John Howard Griffin, this revealing biography looks at the life of this remarkable social activist. It also examines how Griffin's deep spiritual commitment carried him through an uncanny life - segregated childhood in Fort Worth, a medic with the French Underground in WWII, blinded by war injuries, and a prolific writer and photographer.duration 59:00
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Tavis Smiley
[#2841]
Tavis talks with Dwight Henry about his role in the indie drama, Beasts of the Southern Wild - winner of four Oscar nods, including best picture. The first-time actor details his story of New Orleans cafe owner turned actor, and comments on his newfound respect for actors and his future movie plans.duration 26:46
STEREO

Focus On Europe
[#3107]
Russian Orphanages On TrialORPHANAGES ON TRIAL: Hundreds of thousands of children in Russia are growing up as orphans. Many of them are what are called "social orphans" - meaning they have at least one living parent, but have been relinquished by the latter to the state. Despite these figures, President Vladimir Putin has sharpened the laws governing adoption. In the past, many Russian orphans were adopted by couples from the US and Western Europe. Now American families are banned from Russian adoptions entirely. President Putin has said that the country can care for its own children. In reality, however, Russian orphanages have a reputation for abysmal conditions. Apart from a few showcase orphanages, the majority of children's homes are closed to public scrutiny. REIMAGINING THE BANLIEUE: Desolate housing developments, torched cars and angry youth - these are the images that dominate media coverage of urban suburbs in France. Now architects have taken their hand to a Parisian banlieue in a regeneration program that aims to revitalize the troubled district. Champigny-sur-Marne, south of Paris, is known as a socially disadvantaged area. Many of its residents are immigrants, and many are unemployed. The town is blanketed with tracts of unattractive pre-fab housing. Now a multi-million euro project is building new single-family houses - and in an especially unusual move, they're being built directly on top of the prefabricated units. The goal is to create dwellings that will breathe fresh life into the community. A LIFE SPENT IN HIDING: Nearly a century after the mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire, an increasing number of Turks of Armenian heritage are acknowledging their roots. Out of fear of discrimination, many survivors had converted to Islam and adopted Turkish names. While a number of countries say the massacres constituted genocide, Turkey still rejects the term. The government has taken steps towards rapprochement with Christian communities, however, such as returning many properties confiscated over past decades - among them properties owned by Armenians. Moves such as these have encouraged people to acknowledge their Armenian heritage - including in eastern Anatolia, the region which was once home to a large Armenian population. PRISON ISLAND OF GORGONA: Series: "Small Worlds" Part 5 - Most former prison islands today are museums. One exception is the penal colony on Gorgona. Gorgona Prison has been in existence since 1869. Those behind bars today include men convicted of robbery and manslaughter - who are now being trained for work in the farming sector, animal husbandry and winemaking. Anyone trying to approach the island unannounced will be turned back by the police. On visiting day convicts are allowed to meet friends and family at the island's sole bar, which then doubles as a pizzeria.duration 26:10
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5:00 am

AfroPop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange
[#302]
125 Franco's Boulevard/Nora125 Franco's Boulevard - For 40 years, Franco the Great used his talents to paint murals on the storefront roll-down gates on 125th Street in Harlem. Re-zoning legislation and a recently passed city law threaten to remove these gates, along with the art and culture painted on them. Who will step up and preserve Franco's art in the wake of big plans to change Harlem?

Nora - "Nora" is based on true stories of Nora Chipaumire, a dancer born in Zimbabwe in 1965. In the film, Nora returns to the landscape of her childhood and journeys through some vivid memories of her youth: family dramas, difficult love affairs and militant politics. Using performance and dance, she brings her history to life in a swiftly moving poem of sound and image. Shot entirely on location in Southern Africa.duration 57:48
STEREO TVPG (Secondary audio: none)

MORNING

6:00 am

Black Kungfu Experience, TheThis program introduces kungfu's African-American pioneers, men who challenged convention and overturned preconceived notions while mastering the ancient art. The four martial artists profiled include Ron Van Clief, an ex-Marine and Vietnam veteran who starred in more than 40 kungfu films and earned the nickname "Black Dragon" from Bruce Lee. Their compelling stories illustrate how kungfu began as - and remains - a unique crucible of the black experience. In particular, kungfu's themes of the underdog triumphing against the odds resonated in black communities across the United States.duration 56:46
STEREO TVPG (Secondary audio: none)

7:00 am

Nature
[#3008H]
Cold Warriors: Wolves and BuffaloFor thousands of years, wolves hunted buffalo across the vast North American plains until the westward settlement of the continent saw the virtual extinction of these vast herds and their eternal predators, the wolves. However, this ancient relationship was not lost altogether and continues uninterrupted in just one location -- on the northern edge of the continent's central plains in a place named Wood Buffalo National Park. Today the ancestors of those ancient buffalo and wolves still engage in epic life and death dramas across this northern land. Packs of wolves up to 30 strong hunt the largest land mammals on the continent -- buffalo. By getting to know a specific pack of wolves and the individuals that make up the pack, we get a sense of how these two animal species (wolves and buffalo) live together in what seems like a forgotten corner of the world.duration 55:16
SRND51 TVPG (Secondary audio: DVI)

8:00 am

Uncommon Vision: The Life and Times of John Howard GriffinJohn Howard Griffin is best known as the white man who in 1959 disguised himself as a black man and then traveled anonymously through the heart of Dixie. From his experiences, he wrote Black Like Me, a groundbreaking best seller published in 1960 that today stands as a testament to Griffin's moral commitment and is a document of one of the more extraordinary events of the Civil Rights era. The book revealed the author's first-hand exposure to the harsh realities that were faced by black citizens each day in the Jim Crow South. Following the publication of the book, Griffin was the target of death threats and was hanged in effigy in his hometown in Texas. Through dramatic re-enactments, evocative readings from the book, strong archival materials, and interviews with those who knew John Howard Griffin, this revealing biography looks at the life of this remarkable social activist. It also examines how Griffin's deep spiritual commitment carried him through an uncanny life - segregated childhood in Fort Worth, a medic with the French Underground in WWII, blinded by war injuries, and a prolific writer and photographer.duration 59:00
STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: none)

9:00 am

Tavis Smiley
[#2841]
Tavis talks with Dwight Henry about his role in the indie drama, Beasts of the Southern Wild - winner of four Oscar nods, including best picture. The first-time actor details his story of New Orleans cafe owner turned actor, and comments on his newfound respect for actors and his future movie plans.duration 26:46
STEREO

9:30 am

Tavis Smiley
[#2840Z]
Tavis talks with Golden Globe-winner Laura Dern, star of HBO's Enlightened. The Oscar-nominated actress talks about her character in the series, which she also co-created.duration 26:46
STEREO TVRE

Focus On Europe
[#3107]
Russian Orphanages On TrialORPHANAGES ON TRIAL: Hundreds of thousands of children in Russia are growing up as orphans. Many of them are what are called "social orphans" - meaning they have at least one living parent, but have been relinquished by the latter to the state. Despite these figures, President Vladimir Putin has sharpened the laws governing adoption. In the past, many Russian orphans were adopted by couples from the US and Western Europe. Now American families are banned from Russian adoptions entirely. President Putin has said that the country can care for its own children. In reality, however, Russian orphanages have a reputation for abysmal conditions. Apart from a few showcase orphanages, the majority of children's homes are closed to public scrutiny. REIMAGINING THE BANLIEUE: Desolate housing developments, torched cars and angry youth - these are the images that dominate media coverage of urban suburbs in France. Now architects have taken their hand to a Parisian banlieue in a regeneration program that aims to revitalize the troubled district. Champigny-sur-Marne, south of Paris, is known as a socially disadvantaged area. Many of its residents are immigrants, and many are unemployed. The town is blanketed with tracts of unattractive pre-fab housing. Now a multi-million euro project is building new single-family houses - and in an especially unusual move, they're being built directly on top of the prefabricated units. The goal is to create dwellings that will breathe fresh life into the community. A LIFE SPENT IN HIDING: Nearly a century after the mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire, an increasing number of Turks of Armenian heritage are acknowledging their roots. Out of fear of discrimination, many survivors had converted to Islam and adopted Turkish names. While a number of countries say the massacres constituted genocide, Turkey still rejects the term. The government has taken steps towards rapprochement with Christian communities, however, such as returning many properties confiscated over past decades - among them properties owned by Armenians. Moves such as these have encouraged people to acknowledge their Armenian heritage - including in eastern Anatolia, the region which was once home to a large Armenian population. PRISON ISLAND OF GORGONA: Series: "Small Worlds" Part 5 - Most former prison islands today are museums. One exception is the penal colony on Gorgona. Gorgona Prison has been in existence since 1869. Those behind bars today include men convicted of robbery and manslaughter - who are now being trained for work in the farming sector, animal husbandry and winemaking. Anyone trying to approach the island unannounced will be turned back by the police. On visiting day convicts are allowed to meet friends and family at the island's sole bar, which then doubles as a pizzeria.duration 26:10
STEREO TVG

11:00 am

AfroPop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange
[#302]
125 Franco's Boulevard/Nora125 Franco's Boulevard - For 40 years, Franco the Great used his talents to paint murals on the storefront roll-down gates on 125th Street in Harlem. Re-zoning legislation and a recently passed city law threaten to remove these gates, along with the art and culture painted on them. Who will step up and preserve Franco's art in the wake of big plans to change Harlem?

Nora - "Nora" is based on true stories of Nora Chipaumire, a dancer born in Zimbabwe in 1965. In the film, Nora returns to the landscape of her childhood and journeys through some vivid memories of her youth: family dramas, difficult love affairs and militant politics. Using performance and dance, she brings her history to life in a swiftly moving poem of sound and image. Shot entirely on location in Southern Africa.duration 57:48
STEREO TVPG (Secondary audio: none)

AFTERNOON

12:00 pm

Black Kungfu Experience, TheThis program introduces kungfu's African-American pioneers, men who challenged convention and overturned preconceived notions while mastering the ancient art. The four martial artists profiled include Ron Van Clief, an ex-Marine and Vietnam veteran who starred in more than 40 kungfu films and earned the nickname "Black Dragon" from Bruce Lee. Their compelling stories illustrate how kungfu began as - and remains - a unique crucible of the black experience. In particular, kungfu's themes of the underdog triumphing against the odds resonated in black communities across the United States.duration 56:46
STEREO TVPG (Secondary audio: none)

1:00 pm

Nature
[#3008H]
Cold Warriors: Wolves and BuffaloFor thousands of years, wolves hunted buffalo across the vast North American plains until the westward settlement of the continent saw the virtual extinction of these vast herds and their eternal predators, the wolves. However, this ancient relationship was not lost altogether and continues uninterrupted in just one location -- on the northern edge of the continent's central plains in a place named Wood Buffalo National Park. Today the ancestors of those ancient buffalo and wolves still engage in epic life and death dramas across this northern land. Packs of wolves up to 30 strong hunt the largest land mammals on the continent -- buffalo. By getting to know a specific pack of wolves and the individuals that make up the pack, we get a sense of how these two animal species (wolves and buffalo) live together in what seems like a forgotten corner of the world.duration 55:16
SRND51 TVPG (Secondary audio: DVI)

Tavis Smiley
[#2841]
Tavis talks with Dwight Henry about his role in the indie drama, Beasts of the Southern Wild - winner of four Oscar nods, including best picture. The first-time actor details his story of New Orleans cafe owner turned actor, and comments on his newfound respect for actors and his future movie plans.duration 26:46
STEREO

3:30 pm

Nightly Business Report
[#32055Z]
Office Depot and Office Max could be the next big Wall Street merger. NBR's Suzanne Pratt takes a look at what this year's surge in mergers could mean for the markets. Dell posts better than expected results but profits slide in its latest quarter. NBR's Tom Hudson speaks with Carr Lanphier, Hardware Analyst at Morningstar about what could be company's last quarterly report as a publicly traded company. President Obama makes another push to get Congress to avoid another round of automatic spending cuts and tax hikes as deficit watchdogs roll out a plan to reduce government debt. NBR's Darren Gersh has a look at what the plan calls for.duration 26:46
STEREO TVRE

Nightly Business Report
[#32055Z]
Office Depot and Office Max could be the next big Wall Street merger. NBR's Suzanne Pratt takes a look at what this year's surge in mergers could mean for the markets. Dell posts better than expected results but profits slide in its latest quarter. NBR's Tom Hudson speaks with Carr Lanphier, Hardware Analyst at Morningstar about what could be company's last quarterly report as a publicly traded company. President Obama makes another push to get Congress to avoid another round of automatic spending cuts and tax hikes as deficit watchdogs roll out a plan to reduce government debt. NBR's Darren Gersh has a look at what the plan calls for.duration 26:46
STEREO TVRE

Charlie Rose
[#19042H]
(original broadcast date: 02/19/13) * a look at the crisis in Syria with Michael Gordon of The New York Times * an update on the hacking attacks against the United States with David Sanger of The New York Times, Michael Riley of Bloomberg News & Dune Lawrence of Bloomberg Newsduration 56:46
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Tavis Smiley
[#2842]
Tavis talks with musician Taj Mahal, an artist who's considered an American blues original. The two-time Grammy winner reflects on his career longevity and the new box set release, "Taj Mahal: The Complete Columbia Albums Collection". Tavis also chats with R&B singer Lloyd Price. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame R&B singer recounts stories from his 60 years in the music business.duration 26:46
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Roadtrip Nation
[#606]
The RV breaks down as the team heads from Los Angeles to San Francisco before they interview Thomas Nazario, law professor and children's rights activist. They then go to Golden Gate Park to talk with David Miles, Jr., the "godfather of skating." Driving east into Utah, they visit the Great Salt Lake and talk with David and Sandy Jensen, theater owners. The team pushes on to New Mexico and meets up with Christina Heyniger, an adventure tourism consultant.duration 26:46
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